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Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - General News
WSU Vancouver Accepting Applications for Spring 4-H Teen-Works Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/25/2009
CONTACT:
- Maureen Craig, Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, 360-546-9222, craig@vancouver.wsu.edu
- Michael Holroyd, Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, 360-546-9121, holroyd@vancouver.wsu.edu
- Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9599, news@vancouver.wsu.edu
Vancouver, Wash. - The Washington State University Vancouver and Washington State University Extension Center for Youth Workforce Preparation are now accepting applications for the spring 4-H Teen-Works program.
The spring 4-H Teen-Works Family Orientation will be held at WSU Vancouver from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 31, in the Administration building, room 129.
4-H Teen-Works is an after-school program for students to explore areas of interest, future careers and have fun. Learning Tracks are the heart of 4-H Teen-Works "hands on" programs. Tracks consist of eight or more 90-minute weekly sessions scheduled for April 6 to June 12, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Middle school and high school students may select from four different Tracks:
- Exploring Digital Animation for grades 7-12, Tuesday at Heritage High School
- Exploring Adobe Photoshop for grades 7-12 Tuesday at WSU Vancouver
- Exploring Robotics for grades 6 - 8 Tuesday at WSU Vancouver
- Exploring the Power of the Wind for grades 6 - 8, Monday at WSU Vancouver
Cost is $10 per student with limited space on a first come basis. Return applications as soon as possible to secure Track preference.
4-H Teen-Works information and application forms are available online at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/cywp.
The 3M Foundation helps underwrite the 4-H Teen-Works cost to families.
The CYWP was established in October 2005. It is a partnership between WSU Vancouver, WSU Extension, Washington 4-H and community partners. The mission is to create opportunities for learning so that youth and adults can successfully navigate the transitions of school-to-work and work-to-work in a diverse and changing workplace.
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. We offer 16 bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 36 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.
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